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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.72, 29.45 and 16.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.72, 29.45 and 16.96 is: 25.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.72 : 29.45 = 16.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.72/29.45 = 16.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.72x = 29.45 × 16.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.72x = 499.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499.47/19.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.33

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